Spire hoisted atop WTC

December 12, 2012 11:25 AM

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NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 12: The first piece of the spire is hoisted atop One World Trade Center on December 12, 2012 in New York City. The first of 18 sections of spire was hoisted atop the 104-story building by crane this morning. less

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 12: The first piece of the spire is hoisted atop One World Trade Center on December 12, 2012 in New York City. The first of 18 sections of spire was hoisted atop the 104-story building ... more

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NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 12: The first piece of the spire is... Photo-3881581.53782 - Times Union

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NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 12: The first piece of the spire is hoisted atop One World Trade Center on December 12, 2012 in New York City. The first of 18 sections of spire was hoisted atop the 104-story building by crane this morning. less

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 12: The first piece of the spire is hoisted atop One World Trade Center on December 12, 2012 in New York City. The first of 18 sections of spire was hoisted atop the 104-story building ... more

Photo: Mario Tama, Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 12: The first piece of the spire is hoisted... Photo-3881591.53782 - Times Union

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NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 12: Workers pull a rope as they prepare the first piece of the spire to be hoisted atop One World Trade Center on December 12, 2012 in New York City. The first of 18 sections of spire was hoisted atop the 104-story building by crane this morning. less

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 12: Workers pull a rope as they prepare the first piece of the spire to be hoisted atop One World Trade Center on December 12, 2012 in New York City. The first of 18 sections of spire ... more

Photo: Mario Tama, Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 12: Workers pull a rope as they prepare... Photo-3881597.53782 - Times Union

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NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 12: A worker wears a Teamsters union jacket as the first piece of the spire is hoisted atop One World Trade Center on December 12, 2012 in New York City. The first of 18 sections of spire was hoisted atop the 104-story building by crane this morning. less

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 12: A worker wears a Teamsters union jacket as the first piece of the spire is hoisted atop One World Trade Center on December 12, 2012 in New York City. The first of 18 sections of ... more

Photo: Mario Tama, Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 12: A worker wears a Teamsters union... Photo-3881585.53782 - Times Union

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NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 12: Workers prepare the first piece of the spire to be hoisted atop One World Trade Center on December 12, 2012 in New York City. The first of 18 sections of spire was hoisted atop the 104-story building by crane this morning. less

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 12: Workers prepare the first piece of the spire to be hoisted atop One World Trade Center on December 12, 2012 in New York City. The first of 18 sections of spire was hoisted atop the ... more

Photo: Mario Tama, Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 12: Workers prepare the first piece of the... Photo-3881586.53782 - Times Union

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NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 12: A photographer takes pictures as the first piece of the spire is hoisted atop One World Trade Center on December 12, 2012 in New York City. The first of 18 sections of spire was hoisted atop the 104-story building by crane this morning. less

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 12: A photographer takes pictures as the first piece of the spire is hoisted atop One World Trade Center on December 12, 2012 in New York City. The first of 18 sections of spire was ... more

Photo: Mario Tama, Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 12: A photographer takes pictures as the... Photo-3881588.53782 - Times Union

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NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 12: Workers watch as the first piece of the spire is hoisted atop One World Trade Center on December 12, 2012 in New York City. The first of 18 sections of spire was hoisted atop the 104-story building by crane this morning. less

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 12: Workers watch as the first piece of the spire is hoisted atop One World Trade Center on December 12, 2012 in New York City. The first of 18 sections of spire was hoisted atop the ... more

Photo: Mario Tama, Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 12: Workers watch as the first piece of... Photo-3881587.53782 - Times Union

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NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 12: Workers watch as the first piece of the spire is hoisted atop One World Trade Center on December 12, 2012 in New York City. The first of 18 sections of spire was hoisted atop the 104-story building by crane this morning. less

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 12: Workers watch as the first piece of the spire is hoisted atop One World Trade Center on December 12, 2012 in New York City. The first of 18 sections of spire was hoisted atop the ... more

Photo: Mario Tama, Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 12: Workers watch as the first piece of... Photo-3881603.53782 - Times Union

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NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 12: Workers pull a rope as they prepare the first piece of the spire to be hoisted atop One World Trade Center on December 12, 2012 in New York City. The first of 18 sections of spire was hoisted atop the 104-story building by crane this morning. less

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 12: Workers pull a rope as they prepare the first piece of the spire to be hoisted atop One World Trade Center on December 12, 2012 in New York City. The first of 18 sections of spire ... more

Photo: Mario Tama, Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 12: Workers pull a rope as they prepare... Photo-3881601.53782 - Times Union

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The first section of a 408-foot spire is hoisted by crane to the top of One World Trade Center, Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012 in New York. The spire will be fully assembled in 2013 and the tower will top out at 1776 feet. less

The first section of a 408-foot spire is hoisted by crane to the top of One World Trade Center, Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012 in New York. The spire will be fully assembled in 2013 and the tower will top out at 1776 ... more

Photo: Mark Lennihan, AP

The first section of a 408-foot spire is hoisted by crane to the... Photo-3881582.53782 - Times Union

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The first section of a 408-foot spire is hoisted by crane to the top of One World Trade Center, Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012 in New York. The spire will be fully assembled in 2013 and the tower will top out at 1776 feet. less

The first section of a 408-foot spire is hoisted by crane to the top of One World Trade Center, Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012 in New York. The spire will be fully assembled in 2013 and the tower will top out at 1776 ... more

Photo: Mark Lennihan, AP

The first section of a 408-foot spire is hoisted by crane to the... Photo-3881583.53782 - Times Union

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The first section of a 408-foot spire is hoisted by crane to the top of One World Trade Center, Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012 in New York. The spire will be fully assembled in 2013 and the tower will top out at 1776 feet. less

The first section of a 408-foot spire is hoisted by crane to the top of One World Trade Center, Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2012 in New York. The spire will be fully assembled in 2013 and the tower will top out at 1776 ... more

Photo: Mark Lennihan, AP

The first section of a 408-foot spire is hoisted by crane to the... Photo-3881594.53782 - Times Union

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NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 11: Sections of the crowning spire for One World Trade Center arrive on a barge on the Hudson River on December 11, 2012 in New York City. The barge is carrying nine pieces of steel that will eventually top off One World Trade Center out at a symbolic 1,776 feet, becoming the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere. less

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 11: Sections of the crowning spire for One World Trade Center arrive on a barge on the Hudson River on December 11, 2012 in New York City. The barge is carrying nine pieces of steel ... more

Photo: Mario Tama, Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 11: Sections of the crowning spire for One... Photo-3881626.53782 - Times Union

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NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 11: Parts of the spire for the Freedom Tower make their way on a barge from Port Newark to lower Manhattan where they will be unloaded and installed on top of the Freedom Tower starting tomorrow on December 11, 2012 in New York City. The barge is carrying nine pieces of steel that will eventually top off One World Trade Center at a symbolic 1,776 feet, becoming the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere. less

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 11: Parts of the spire for the Freedom Tower make their way on a barge from Port Newark to lower Manhattan where they will be unloaded and installed on top of the Freedom Tower starting ... more

Photo: Pool, Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 11: Parts of the spire for the Freedom... Photo-3881610.53782 - Times Union

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NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 11: Sections of the crowning spire for One World Trade Center arrive on a barge on the Hudson River on December 11, 2012 in New York City. The barge is carrying nine pieces of steel that will eventually top off One World Trade Center out at a symbolic 1,776 feet, becoming the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere. less

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 11: Sections of the crowning spire for One World Trade Center arrive on a barge on the Hudson River on December 11, 2012 in New York City. The barge is carrying nine pieces of steel ... more

Photo: Mario Tama, Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 11: Sections of the crowning spire for One... Photo-3881628.53782 - Times Union

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NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 11: Sections of the crowning spire for One World Trade Center arrive on a barge on the Hudson River on December 11, 2012 in New York City. The barge is carrying nine pieces of steel that will eventually top off One World Trade Center out at a symbolic 1,776 feet, becoming the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere. less

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 11: Sections of the crowning spire for One World Trade Center arrive on a barge on the Hudson River on December 11, 2012 in New York City. The barge is carrying nine pieces of steel ... more

Photo: Mario Tama, Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 11: Sections of the crowning spire for One... Photo-3881621.53782 - Times Union

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NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 11: Sections of the crowning spire for One World Trade Center arrive on a barge on the Hudson River on December 11, 2012 in New York City. The barge is carrying nine pieces of steel that will eventually top off One World Trade Center out at a symbolic 1,776 feet, becoming the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere. less

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 11: Sections of the crowning spire for One World Trade Center arrive on a barge on the Hudson River on December 11, 2012 in New York City. The barge is carrying nine pieces of steel ... more

Photo: Mario Tama, Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 11: Sections of the crowning spire for One... Photo-3881624.53782 - Times Union

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NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 11: Parts of the spire for the Freedom Tower make their way on a barge from Port Newark to lower Manhattan where they will be unloaded and installed on top of the Freedom Tower starting tomorrow on December 11, 2012 in New York City. The barge is carrying nine pieces of steel that will eventually top off One World Trade Center at a symbolic 1,776 feet, becoming the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere. less

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 11: Parts of the spire for the Freedom Tower make their way on a barge from Port Newark to lower Manhattan where they will be unloaded and installed on top of the Freedom Tower starting ... more

Photo: Pool, Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 11: Parts of the spire for the Freedom... Photo-3881642.53782 - Times Union

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An American flag flies next to One World Trade Center, Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2012 in New York. A 408-foot spire is expected to rise on top of the tower into the Manhattan sky by spring.

An American flag flies next to One World Trade Center, Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2012 in New York. A 408-foot spire is expected to rise on top of the tower into the Manhattan sky by spring.

Photo: Mark Lennihan, AP

An American flag flies next to One World Trade Center, Tuesday,... Photo-3881602.53782 - Times Union

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A steel beam, bearing the signatures of hundreds of workers and President Barack Obama, is in place on the 104th floor of One World Trade Center, Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2012 in New York. A 408-foot spire is expected to rise on top of the tower by spring. less

A steel beam, bearing the signatures of hundreds of workers and President Barack Obama, is in place on the 104th floor of One World Trade Center, Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2012 in New York. A 408-foot spire is ... more

Photo: Mark Lennihan, AP

A steel beam, bearing the signatures of hundreds of workers and... Photo-3881604.53782 - Times Union

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Steel framing outlines the space for a 408-foot spire that will soon arrive onsite at One World Trade Center, Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2012 in New York. The spire is expected to rise into the Manhattan sky by spring.

Steel framing outlines the space for a 408-foot spire that will soon arrive onsite at One World Trade Center, Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2012 in New York. The spire is expected to rise into the Manhattan sky by spring.

Photo: Mark Lennihan, AP

Steel framing outlines the space for a 408-foot spire that will... Photo-3881620.53782 - Times Union

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A barge loaded with sections of spire for One World Trade Center, left, is guided by tugboat across New York Harbor, Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2012 in New York.

A barge loaded with sections of spire for One World Trade Center, left, is guided by tugboat across New York Harbor, Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2012 in New York.

Photo: Mark Lennihan, AP

A barge loaded with sections of spire for One World Trade Center,... Photo-3881634.53782 - Times Union

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A barge loaded with sections of spire for One World Trade Center, center, is guided by tugboat across New York Harbor, Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2012 in New York. The Statue of Liberty is at left, and the Empire State Building is second left. less

A barge loaded with sections of spire for One World Trade Center, center, is guided by tugboat across New York Harbor, Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2012 in New York. The Statue of Liberty is at left, and the Empire State ... more

Photo: Mark Lennihan, AP

A barge loaded with sections of spire for One World Trade Center,... Photo-3881635.53782 - Times Union

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NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 11: Parts of the spire for the Freedom Tower make their way on a barge from Port Newark to lower Manhattan where they will be unloaded and installed on top of the Freedom Tower starting tomorrow on December 11, 2012 in New York City. The barge is carrying nine pieces of steel that will eventually top off One World Trade Center at a symbolic 1,776 feet, becoming the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere. less

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 11: Parts of the spire for the Freedom Tower make their way on a barge from Port Newark to lower Manhattan where they will be unloaded and installed on top of the Freedom Tower starting ... more

Photo: Pool, Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 11: Parts of the spire for the Freedom... Photo-3881633.53782 - Times Union